Tuesday Morning Sketches #192

It's a blustery Tuesday Morning here in Denver. The wind and cold blew in last night...I want SPRING!

This week we have a new sponsor to Tuesday Morning Sketches - CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. Michele is such a wonderful lady. I've had the pleasure of sitting with her and stamping. She's such a hoot!! She's offering up a $25 gift card to her store - geez I want to win!

For my card today, I used an image from Little Miss Muffet. I am really trying hard at my Copic coloring. Only I think I'm sort of stupid! I just can't get the light source down to get all my shadows on the same size. It seems so simple, yet it just escapes me. Oh well, I love how this came out. I hope you do to.

I hope you'll stop by and play along with us this week. Also, take a few minutes to leave the DT some love. I know they'd love to hear from you. 

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day! 

There She Goes Release Week | Day Three

It's the final day of There She Goes Release Week. From all the wonderful comments you all have left - I'm thinking you have really loved the sneaks. Today is just as fabulous too!

Our second new artist, Wendy Leach, stole Jessica's heart the minute she saw her first sock goblin drawing…so. darn. fun. This month’s set, Phyllis, is just TOO cute!!

Phyllis is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Would you like to win the new Phyllis stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM EasternTime Saturday, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

There She Goes Release Week | Day Two

It's day two of the There She Goes Release Week. Today is jammed packed with wonderful photos. Sit back and enjoy.

This month we are introducing a BRAND new artist to There She Goes, Megan Suarez!! She has started us out with three FABULOUS stamp sets, which we think you are going to love. Her style is a touch on the side of gothic, but so much fun. We can’t wait to see what’s next with this AMAZING designer!!

Penelope & Birdcage is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 4 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Isn't Penelope just the cutest? I struggled between her and the birdcage. Both images are just adorable. I wanted more practice with hair. I just love the blue and yellow combination. 

Nutmeg is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Okay, I am totally in love with Nutmeg. When I saw her hair I about freaked because I had no clue what I was going to do. I watched YouTube videos for hours and then came across one that showed how to make curly hair. I love how this came out. I hope you like it too.

Journal Lines is a 3x4 set that includes 1 stamp, and will sell for $9.00.

Okay, when I first saw this I thought, "Great, something for my scrapbooks." Then I was cleaning my office because I needed some sticky notes for my class. I was looking at Journal Lines and my plain sticky notes and viola - I can stamp the lines on my sticky notes that my students and I don't like to use the ones without lines. I am so excited. I made a Post-It Note Holder using Bloom. I added the little daisy from the Lucky Duck set. 

Would you like to win all three new stamp sets from Megan Suarez (Penelope & Birdcage / Nutmeg / Journal Lines)? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

There She Goes Release Week | Day One

It's Release Week over at There She Goes...my favorite week! Do we ever have some fabulous stamp sets to show you - six in all! So let's get started.

If it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck…well, it’s probably a Lucky Duck!! Ok, that was corny, but this SUPER cute set by Torico will make you squeal with delight…could it get any cuter? Lots of ducks, and stamps to build the perfect scene, it’s so versatile.

Lucky Duck is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 24 stamps and will sell for $18.00.

While brainstorming the sentiments for Lucky Duck, as always, we took a turn for the dark side…..what else can I say besides this set is ducking awesome!!

Hooked on Quack is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Ok, isn't the face on this duck just too precious? I have a new favorite set...I love the sentiments. I'm glad that Jessica gave us two sets of sentiments. The sentiment I used comes from Hooked on Quack and I love it. I had a bit of a tiff with someone and I hope they realize I am sorry and I'm sure this card will help with that. 

Would you like to win the new Lucky Duck /Hooked on Quack stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Recipe
Stamps: There She Goes (Lucky Duck and Hooked on Quack)
Ink: Copics 
Paper: Bazzill Basics (white and lemonade); Authentic (Bundles)
Accessories: Ribbon Carousel (ribbon); Martha Stewart (punch)

Dream a New Dream

Ending the week off with There She Goes (Again!) I decided to highlight one more set. I chose Dream a New Dream. I just happen to love all the TSG stamp sets with flowers in them. This set is just "dreamy."

For my card I used this beautiful bouquet of flowers. I'm not really sure what kind of flowers they are, but they are pretty. They remind me of a wedding bouquet - I used to make wedding flowers (a lifetime ago). I was recently asked if I could do anything what would I do. I would love to go back to being a florist. I used to love to make floral arrangements. Now I love coloring and making cards. I love how this card came out! Now I know why I have boxes full of cards...I can't seem to part with them.

I hope you stop by the TSG blog to see all the gorgeous cards the Trendsetter's made. You won't believe the gorgeous eye candy. Just think I'm part of it!!

Thanks for stopping by today. Have an awesome day.



Recipe: 
Stamps: There She Goes (Dream a New Dream)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics
Paper: Bazzill Basics (white and romance); Teresa Collins (Sweet Afternoon)
Accessories: Michael's (ribbon) 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #190

Good Morning TMS Fans! We have a great sketch to work with this week. I combined the sketch with There She Goes (Again!) week.

Be sure to head over to the TMS blog to check out the sketch and to see what's up for one lucky player from this week's sponsor - StampingScrapping.com which offers stamps, dies and supplies.

This week for TSG (Again!) the three sets being highlighted this month are:

What's Up Buttercup

Dream a New Dream

ROFL Taglines 

What's up Buttercup is such an elegant set. I love flowers. This set is such a wonderful versatile set. I hope you'll check it out. I hope you enjoy my card. Be sure to stop by the TSG blog to see previous cards created by former and current Trendsetters. 

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day! 

TSG198 - Color Challenge

This week at There She Goes our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week, Carole!!  She has challenged us to make a card or project using the color swatch provided- shades of green.

For my card I used Zoo-Pendous. I have had this set for a while and haven't been able to ink up my set even though I have some pages to make for my cousin and her kids' trip to the zoo. I'm not a big fan of green all by itself, but this came out fun. I think I had to go through every piece of scrap paper that I had to get different shades. I hope you'll come and join us this week. 

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using this week’s color challenge and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (March 18th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG198 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!

~ Tracy M.

~ Tangii

~ Wendy P

~ Torico